While shepherds watched their flocks by night, All seated on the ground; The angel of the Lord came down, And glory shone around.
2. "Fear not !" said he " for mighty dread Had seized their troubled mind," "Glad tidings of great joy I bring To you and all mankind.
3. "To you, in David's town, this day, Is born of David's line [Lord; The Saviour, who is Christ the And this shall be the sign :
4. "The heavenly Babe you there shall find To human view displayed, All meanly wrapped in swathing bands, And in a manger laid."
5. Thus spake the seraph-- and forth- [with Appeared a shining throng Of angels, praising God, who thus Addressed their joyful song
6. "All glory be to God on high ! And to the earth be peace ! Goodwill henceforth from heaven to men Begin,and never cease !"